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Should we buy Arsenal players in FPL and who are the best picks?

A lot of people are going to be Wildcarding either this Gameweek or next and I thought it might be worthwhile to have a closer look at Arsenal and whether it is worth investing in their Fantasy Premier League (FPL) picks.

The Gunners have had a topsy-turvy season so far but have found some rhythm in the last three Gameweeks. But do you read too much from games against Norwich, Burnley and a Tottenham Hotspur team that are in a very bad moment? In this case, I decided to outsource opinion and asked three Arsenal fans I trust about their opinion on their players from a Fantasy perspective.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Adam (@ThreeFiveWho),  @OrpheusJones & Karan ( NighthawkFPL), who were kind enough to provide insight on their team.

The reason Arsenal have our attention is primarily because of their fixtures. They have some good-looking matches in the mid-term as well as the short-term.

The home games especially look really enticing and there are a few strong budget options that have cropped up for the Gunners. In my opinion, Arsenal showed some good form at the end of last season as well and the results against Manchester City and Chelsea are down to the fact that they are two of the best teams in the league – and it doesn’t help if you’re facing them with half your team injured or ill.

In the second half of last season, this was Arsenal’s rank in the league for the given metrics:

  • Goals: 6th         
  • Expected goals (xG): 7th
  • Goals Conceded: 6th      
  • Expected goals conceded (xGC): 5th

Those are strong rankings and I just wanted to make the point that we are not investing in them just on the positive upturn of results we have seen in the last three games.

Another big factor that I like about Mikel Arteta’s side is that they are playing once a week and have no European interruptions.

SHOULD WE BUY ARSENAL PLAYERS IN FPL?

I went ahead and asked the Arsenal fans if FPL managers should invest in their team right now. All of them were very optimistic and clear with their answers.

I think right up till Gameweek 13, we have four decent home fixtures in Palace, Aston Villa, Watford and Newcastle so I think going with one asset is preferable. – Karan

There will be few better opportunities all season to invest in Arsenal players, not just because the fixtures look more favourable, but also because the shifting dynamics of squad balance lends itself to some of the Gunners’ lower-priced options.- Adam

I do think it is worth investing in us because we are in a good moment but I wouldn’t go overboard. We still only scored one against Norwich and it took a free-kick to unlock Burnley. – Orpheus

GOALKEEPER

A lot of FPL managers want to invest in Aaron Ramsdale (£4.5m) and are wondering if he is nailed-on for their spot. In my opinion, Arteta has always spoken about ‘specialist’ players and I think that Ramsdale just suits their system more. He’s very good with the ball at his feet, which is something Arteta needs, and seeing the chemistry, the ‘shoulder thumping’ and the leadership he is already showing at the back, I think he’s firmly placed himself as Arsenal’s #1 right now. The Gunners fans I’ve spoken to agree.

Personally, I think he is. Over the last four games he has played, he has demonstrated that he’s comfortable with Arteta’s style of playing out from the back. His composure, confidence and communication has been a delight to watch. The fact that Arteta trusted him in the north London derby suggests he will continue playing. – Karan

Firstly, Ramsdale, yes he is worth getting, I am looking to make the switch from Robert Sanchez as soon as possible. Maybe even for a hit this week. Just look at the upcoming home fixtures: CRY, AVL, WAT, NEW, SOT, WHM, WOL, MCI, BUR, BRE. This is all the way until February. – Orpheus

I’d be very surprised if Ramsdale lost his spot. Arteta made a statement of intent spending so much on him in the summer. Ever since he got his opportunity in the side he has brought personality, and a penalty area dominance Bernd Leno lacks.– Adam

It’s also worth noting that Arsenal’s style of play should add to Ramsdale’s chances of getting bonus points, due to pass completion.

DEFENDERS

Moving on, who are the defenders worth targeting?

In the last three games, when all of Ben White (£4.4m), Gabriel Magalhaes (£5.0m), Aaron Ramsdale (£4.5m), Takehiro Tomiyasu (£4.5m) and Kieran Tierney (£4.9m) have started together, these are how the baseline bonus points (BBPS) look:

It appears as if Gabriel and Ramsdale look good for bonus points based on this small sample, while White edges out Tomiyasu who is available at the same price.

Arsenal do play a lopsided centre-half system where they tend to form a three at the back, meaning that Tierney joins on the left-hand side in attack while Tomiyasu tends to tuck in. My guess is that Tomiyasu will be more attacking in the kinder fixtures in the future but the difference in positioning between both wing-backs is here to see in this touch map below (Tomiyasu right, Tierney left).

If you do have the cash for Tierney, he is definitely the more attacking player but there is always the worry over injury at the back of your mind. It is worth noting that Tomiyasu has had two shots from inside the box so far but has created zero chances.

What do the Arsenal fans think?

An interesting idea given how cheap White is, together with them home fixtures is to get Ramsdale and White. You can bench White and get an Alonso/Cancelo knowing White is there on your bench with a likely return to come on if needed. – Orpheus

In defence, I’d have Ramsdale or Tomiyasu. Both are cheap and will possibly offer a bigger upside than White. – Karan

Aside from Tierney, who is the obvious pick, the budget defensive options of Ramsdale and White present a great route into a Gunners defence that, now up to full strength, looks to be creating some solidity. – Adam

All three of them are of the opinion that the addition of Tomiyasu, White, Gabriel and Ramsdale, in conjunction with the fact that Thomas Partey (£5.0m) is fit, makes their defence a good one to invest in.

MIDFIELDERS AND FORWARDS

Let’s get to the attack then: which are the Arsenal players worth considering?

That is it from me this week. I hope you enjoyed that write-up on Arsenal and diving in has definitely given me a lot more context from the Gunners.

I recommend you check out this week’s episode of The FPL Wire where we discuss Manchester City, Chelsea, Wildcard picks and a whole host of macro topics in details.

697 Comments Post a Comment
  1. fusen
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone else on a wildcard finding it hard to choose the midfield players?

    I want Sarr for Leeds but then don't want him after, I also we quite like the Everton mids but don't really think they can keep this point scoring rate going.

    I feel like I have a lot of "I'll swap this player to X in 2 weeks time" which is very annoying when on a wildcard

    1. KUNingas
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yep, part of reason why I want to wait till next GW to WC

    2. Norco
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Mmm I'm finding it hard to either have D.Luiz and Brownhill as benched mids and play 4-3-3 or go with the likes of Janelt for a bit more threat.

      Salah Raphinha Saka currently my three main mids

    3. Il Papera
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Yes! I'm settled on a core of Salah Raph Saka, the other two I'm undecided on. Grealish and fodder / Sarr/Benrahma/ESR

      1. nedsmula
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Is TAA not just missing the City game? I though the thinking was that he'd be ready for GW8 after the international break?
        My thoughts were to hang on to him.

        1. Harry the Hack
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Isn't it an adductor? They probably hope for GW8, but absolutely no guarantees

          1. @persecuted_by_mods
              2 years, 6 months ago

              No guarantees but adductor on its own doesn't mean much, if it's a minor strain for example

              Adductor injury is like saying hamstring- can range from pinging missing a week to weeks and weeks

              1. Harry the Hack
                • 14 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                exactly - no guarantees

                1. Stranger Mings
                  • 3 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  Good thing is if transfer out TAA can get any defender from city or Chelsea but not best time to get city v Liverpool plus tuchel roulette

              2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                • 14 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                With the IB if it’s any way manageable with cortisone they can start him for City, take him off towards the end with an “injury” and let him recover for two weeks

                1. Harry the Hack
                  • 14 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  Klopps already said he won't be playing. And has pretty much said 'Don't pick him England, he's injured and won't be ready'.

                  1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                    • 14 Years
                    2 years, 6 months ago

                    Managers lie all the time though

      2. Do I Not Like Orange
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yes. I think I'm losing Trent for now and going with all of Saka/Sarr/Benrahma (along with Salah & Raph), then I can decide which one to downgrade when I need to get TAA back.

      3. Mortal.Swinbat
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah I'm struggling

        Salah, Raphina and Brownhill are locked in.

        At the moment the other 2 are Grealish and Benrahma (who I've had since the start of the season and I see no need to drop him yet, even with europe and tough fixtures - however I am tempted to swap for Saka next week)

    4. EL tridente
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Jota and Ayling to Raphinha and Rudiger for a hit?

      1. KUNingas
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Good moves for longer term for sure

      2. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yes

      3. The Knights Template
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yep

      4. @persecuted_by_mods
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Not before you know raphina is fit, and rudiger could be in line for his first rest too

      5. Norco
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Is Janelt worth a shout on WC as either a 4th mid or rotation between White/Livra?

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          What is a Janelt?

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            A Norwegian joust.

            1. The Knights Template
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              With reindeers?

          2. Norco
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Say no more hahah

      6. KUNingas
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Bottomed

        Not enough money to get Alonso or Rudiger. Will WC next week, so only for one week

        A) Christensen
        B) Thiago Silva

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Yuuuucckkk

        2. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Kind of asking the same thing but without the money constraints

        3. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Tuchel says hi

        4. KUNingas
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Thanks all, that is what I thought

      7. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Hey gang.
        I have the following concerns:
        TAA, Ayling, Shaw, Raphinia, Bamford and Baah doesn’t play.
        I’ll need to take a hit this week as I’ve decided not to wild card.
        I was going to go TAA to Alonso but I need a Chelsea defender who definitely starts. Who should I get?

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Tis Rudiger you seek.

        2. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Who is Baah?

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Hahaha. People always ask me and I always say the same, I have no idea.

            1. Pompel
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              A sheep?

              1. Rupert The Horse
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                Hopefully. Does about the same.

        3. SADIO SANÉ
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          think it might be Chalobah

      8. drughi
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Wonder what chelsea turns up against soton, back of 2 tough games against city and away to juve in the space of 4 days.

        1. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          They will be well-drilled. More interested in which Southampton turn up.

          1. drughi
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Always well drilled but more thinking about energy and the mental aspect and focus. Southampton will have a mind set of defending like against city.

            1. The Knights Template
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              That's what I think so might hang off the Lukaku move.

          2. Nate(U)dog(ie)
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Agreed, they gave ManUtd and City little space and have caused Chelsea issues in the past who themselves have had a poor couple of games.

        2. FOO FIGHTER
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          After 2 losses in a row, PL and CL, would you bet against Tuchel playing the same team which lost vs City 🙂

          1. drughi
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            think there will be some changes for sure just for as I mentioned above, energy and mental focus

            1. FOO FIGHTER
              • 4 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Yup, Tuchel roulette incoming.

            2. Chaldaea
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Could well be Werner up top with the Southampton high line, one of the few games he did well last season and rested midweek. Though that could be through calf injury.

      9. jon.terry.tfh
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Bottomed.

        Latest WC team

        Ramdsale
        Azp Rudiger Semedo
        ESR Saka Salah Raphinha
        Vardy Lukaku Antonio

        Bench: Foster, Cancelo, Livramento, Brownhill

        0.5 ITB

        Very hard to decide between ESR & Saka, and given the good fixtures might as well just go with both? Vardy doesn't need to play international fixtures so he should be well rested and ready to go. Tempted to go Jimenez + Son instead of Vardy + Saka, but Jimenez might have to play with Mexico national team and get quarantined as a result? If Raphinha can't play in GW8 I can still count on Cancelo & Livramento.

        Thoughts?

        1. gellinmagellan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Not sure about ESR + Saka double up. One seems enough. The rest looks good!

        2. Mortal.Swinbat
          • 13 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah I second the above, double Arsenal is a bit knee-jerky. It's solid outside that though for sure

      10. GoonerByron
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Which of these is best..

        A - Mendy + Tierney

        B - Ramsdale + Azpi

        Want double Chelsea def with Rudiger. I feel it’s better to keep the £ spent in the Def slot rather than the GK but Tierney is very attacking and can see a haul coming sooner rather than later…?!

        1. gellinmagellan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Go with your gut in that case. Both very close

      11. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Re:

        Which pair scores the most points in GW7(one week punt before WC)?

        A: Vardy + ESR
        B: Son + White
        C: Lukaku + Luiz(Douglas)

      12. farmerfat
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        When I look at doing a -8 I get this feeling in my stomach. Cant figure out if its invigoration, pain or indigestion.

        1. Philosopher's Stones
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          First see if a little fart can solve the issue.

        2. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Worms?

      13. oispakaljaa
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        On Wildcard.

        A) Azpilicueta + ESR
        B) Christensen + Saka

        Rest of the team:

        Ramsdale Foster
        Dias Cancelo Rudiger XXX Livramento
        Salah Raphinha Gray XXX Douglas Luiz
        Lukaku Vardy Antonio

        Formation will mostly be 4-3-3 with Azpi + ESR.
        With Christensen + Saka mostly 3-4-3.

        With all these injuries and IB coming happy to have a decent bench.

        1. Baps hunter
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          B easily, Mr Sandels

        2. GoonerByron
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I’d do B, but have ESR over Gray 🙂

        3. TheBiffas
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          When i asked the same question the response was overwhelmingly A, but i still prefer B

        4. The Knights Template
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          B

        5. oispakaljaa
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          That's pretty unanimous. Thanks for the replies!

      14. Steve The Spud
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 4 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        will tuchel do another presser before league game?

        1. @persecuted_by_mods
            2 years, 6 months ago

            I think so yes, from memory it's only the Europa League Thursday games that have managers that then won't do another presser on Friday

        2. The Mighty Whites
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Bamford out again

          1. farmerfat
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            🙁

        3. Gudjohnsen
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Any news on Raphinha's fitness?

          1. farmerfat
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Presser at 1pm

        4. Karan14
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Has Jimenez been called up for the upcoming IB?

          1. Fulchester's New Centr…
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Yes, but might not go

        5. gellinmagellan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Sanchez (Foster)
          Shaw Coady White (Livra TAA)
          Salah Ben Jota Torres Greenwood
          Antonio Lukaku (Scarlett)

          What should I do? 1 FT 0.3 ITB

          A) Shaw > Rudiger
          B) Torres > Raph /Saka
          C) Jota > Raph/Saka
          D) Shaw > Rudiger/Alonso + Torres> Raph/Saka -4
          E) Shaw > Rudiger/Alonso + Jota> Raph/Saka -4

          What do you guys suggest? And who out of Raph/Saka/ESR?

        6. The Alli Way
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          1FT & 1.5m ITB

          Sa (Steer)
          TAA Dias Rudiger Semedo (Livra)
          Salah Jota Raphinia Gray (Sissoko)
          Ronaldo Antonio (Scarlett)

          Any ideas? Thinking of upgrading Sissoko to ESR or Gallagher and bench TAA in a 352

          Not keen on Lukaku, I've watched every game and they struggle to create chances without Mount and Kante

        7. KUNingas
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Surely not worth take a hit before WC next week?

          A) TAA, Bamford -> Christensen, Lukaku
          B) TAA, Bamford, Shaw -> Alonso, Lukaku, Marcal (-4)

          Tsimikas and Ayling defenders on bench, not sure either one will play if Shaw is out..

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            If you make up the points this week then why not?

        8. jackruet
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          I have bamford jota trent. 1 ft. 0.9 itb
          Bench - b Williams allan omobami

          What to do?

          1. RAFA THE GAFFA
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            WC?

            1. jackruet
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Played

          2. SHOWSTOPPERRR
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Same situation, but 2ft 0.5itb.

            1. jackruet
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              I had shaw too lol. So used 1 ft to do shaw>rud

              1. SHOWSTOPPERRR
                • 6 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                I had also Shaw forget it 🙂

                1. SHOWSTOPPERRR
                  • 6 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  I mean currently I have taa shaw bam jota and wc used 🙂

          3. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah I have a non player plus Bamford, Raphinha, Trent, Ayling and Shaw.

        9. RAFA THE GAFFA
          • 7 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Thoughts on ASM+Jota+TAA >> Lukaku+Gallagher+Rudiger (-4)?

          Even though ASM has done me well! Other option is just defensive switches (get Chelsea&City)?

          Sanchez
          TAA*. Shaw*. White
          Salah. Jota. Raph. Sarr
          Ronaldo. Antonio. ASM
          (Foster, Gilmour, Ayling*, Livramento)

          1. Fpl Richie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            I think your defence is going to need the transfers and ASM still has some fair fixtures. Jota is an awkward one. Not sure what to advice outside of a WC move out.

            1. RAFA THE GAFFA
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Yeah, I think I’ll most likely just go TAA+Ayling >> Chelsea+City. Hope Shaw plays and if not I have White.

              Which Chelsea and City is the next big question? 🙂

              1. Fpl Richie
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                No WC plans?

                1. RAFA THE GAFFA
                  • 7 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  No plans really. Not really been paying that much attention to any of if to be honest. Is now a good time for me do you think?

          2. Fulchester's New Centr…
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Looks good - shame for you to have to sacrifice St Max though. Not interested in losing Ron.

            1. RAFA THE GAFFA
              • 7 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Yeah might just leave it and tidy the defence up

        10. Fool In The Rain
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          TAA to Alonso or ? for a -4 I have ;

          Foster
          TAA Veltman Rudiger
          Son Greenwood Salah Benrahma
          Antonio Jiminez Toney

          subs Bachmann Ayling Torres Tzimikas

          1. Miguel Sanchez
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Alonso to risky for some, just play Ayling if fit

            1. Fool In The Rain
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Thanks

        11. 03farmboy
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          How long is TAA out for??

          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Nobody can tell you this.

          2. Maeki2
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            atleast 1 gw

          3. nedsmula
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            International break coming up so hopefully back after that.

        12. Norco
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Got 0.6 ITB and on WC... Where would you improve?

          Ramsdale (Foster)
          Cancelo Rudiger Cash White (Livermento)
          Salah Raphinha Saka (D.Luiz Brownhill)
          Ronaldo Lukaku Antonio

          1. TheBiffas
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            solid. no clear route back to trent though

            1. Norco
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Probably one of the things I'm concerned about, though could downgrade Ron if needed I guess?

          2. jon.terry.tfh
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Not entirely sure with the fixtures CR7 is worth the money. Maybe consider downgrading him and splash more on chelsea double defence or improving d luiz/brownhill to a ESR/Gray in case injuries pile up after IB?

            1. Norco
              • 9 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Love the suggestion, I've definitely been tinkering with no CR7 and downing him to maybe the likes of Jiminez maybe to keep a three at the front still gives cash to splash

          3. The Knights Template
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Have you considered Janfelt?

        13. TheBiffas
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Might just go with ricardo pereira as a placeholder for trent on WC, i'll want him back for the watford game

          1. Ask Yourself
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Want pereira or semedo as my one week punt defender before WC

          2. PapaWengzz
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Im thinking of a similar plan with Semedo

          3. The Mentaculus
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Only saw highlights but I think Pereira was hauled off after some shoddy defending for Cornet's goal. Could be replaced by Castagne...

        14. DBW - Slug's Mortgage …
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          So I'm doing a 3 transfers to get Lukaku in for a -4

          But whenever I've watched him (bar the Arsenal game) he's looked like the old donkey that played for Man Utd.

          Now I'm doing it only through pure fear, but in no way will I be captaining him anytime soon.

          Anyone else feel the same?? He's been pretty rubbish so far imho.

          1. Fulchester's New Centr…
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Had him since he came into the game. Thought I was being clever.
            Rubbish, but too scared to sell.

          2. Maeki2
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            i 100% agree.

        15. Kodap
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Not happy about having to play Sissoko and Williams, but am I G2G this week without taking any hits?

          Sanchez
          Rudiger - Marcal - Williams
          Salah - Jota - Gray - ESR - Sissoko
          Antonio - Cr7 (c)

          Steele - Livra - Bamford - TAA

          1. Fulchester's New Centr…
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Yep, Sissoko hattie and Williams CS + Goal + Assist on the way

        16. Patty
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Wildcard team:

          Ramsdale Foster
          Cancelo TAA Rudiger Christensen (Livramento)
          Salah Grealish Saka (Luiz, Brownhill)
          Lukaku Antonio Jimenez

          Still got 1.0 ITB, any of these upgrades make any sense?
          A. Ramsdale > Sa
          B. Luiz/Brownhill > Mbuemo/ESR/Janelt (just as bench cover)
          C. Save for upgrading Saka/Jimenez down the line

          1. PapaWengzz
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            B

          2. TheBiffas
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            excellent, mine is similar with raphinha + vardy for jimenez + grealish

        17. OPTA FPL
          • 12 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Has Antonio been called up for the upcoming IB?

          1. Miguel Sanchez
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            My wife's off to the Caribbean.

            Jamaica?

            No, she went of her own accord.

        18. Boom XhakaLacaSaka
          • 4 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Would you take a -4 hit before WC8 if you own: Shaw,Taa,Raph,Jota

          1. Fulchester's New Centr…
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            For a Chelsea def probably

        19. Back of the Garnett
          • 2 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Thoughts appreciated on this (near) final WC draft...

          Ramsdale - Foster
          TAA - Cancelo - Rudiger - White - Livra
          Salah - Saka - Raph - Sarr - Brownhill
          ASM - Lukaku - Antonio

          1.1 ITB to deal with any IB disasters... or if all goes to plan a punt of Sarr >> Torres v Burnley

          TIA!

          1. TheBiffas
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            very nice

          2. Fulchester's New Centr…
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Quite nice

            1. Back of the Garnett
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Cheers, if Raph is out this week (and potentially next too from IB) is it worth swapping for Torres early in hope he gets something v Liverpool, then Sarr >> Raph GW9